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[[File:Eid al-Fitr, Bandar Abbas - 2019 20.jpg|thumb|An [[Iranian Arab]] boy shortly after receiving |
[[File:Eid al-Fitr, Bandar Abbas - 2019 20.jpg|thumb|An [[Iranian Arab]] boy shortly after receiving eidi on [[Eid al-Fitr]], [[Bandar Abbas]], [[Iran]]]] |
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'''Eidi''' ({{IPA-all|ˈiːdi|pron}}, {{lang-ar|عيدية|Eidiyah|}}) is a gift that |
'''Eidi''' ({{IPA-all|ˈiːdi|pron}}, {{lang-ar|عيدية|Eidiyah|}}) is a gift that given to children by older relatives or family friends as part of the celebration of the two [[Muslim holidays]]: [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Eid al-Adha]]. |
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Money is most commonly given as eidi, but other gifts are also given.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1194767| title=Demand for new notes for Eidi rises| first=A mjad| last=Iqbal| date=July 16, 2015| website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.dawn.com/news/886428| title=Manners: Eidi etiquettes| date=September 19, 2009| website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Eidi-A-tradition-wrapped-in-emotions-nostalgia/articleshow/21718937.cms| title=Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia| first=Shailvee| last=Sharda| date=August 9, 2013| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> |
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It is typically given to: |
It is typically given to: |
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* Children by |
* Children by older members of the family. Older relatives usually give money. |
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* Spouses may give each other new clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup. |
* Spouses may give each other new clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup. |
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*Parents may give their children new clothes, shoes, toys, |
*Parents may give their children new clothes, shoes, toys, coloring kits, books, or electronic gadgets. |
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* Parents and in-laws may give adult children new clothes or boxes of cosmetics. |
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* Friends usually each other |
* Friends usually give each other eidi cards. |
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* Siblings usually give each other |
* Siblings usually give each other eidi cards |
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*Grandparents may give grandchildren new clothes, shoes, or toys. |
*Grandparents may give grandchildren new clothes, shoes, or toys. |
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Eidi (pronounced [ˈiːdi], Arabic: عيدية, romanized: Eidiyah) is a gift that given to children by older relatives or family friends as part of the celebration of the two Muslim holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Money is most commonly given as eidi, but other gifts are also given.[1][2][3]
It is typically given to:
- Children by older members of the family. Older relatives usually give money.
- Spouses may give each other new clothes, watches, perfume, or makeup.
- Parents may give their children new clothes, shoes, toys, coloring kits, books, or electronic gadgets.
- Parents and in-laws may give adult children new clothes or boxes of cosmetics.
- Friends usually give each other eidi cards.
- Siblings usually give each other eidi cards
- Grandparents may give grandchildren new clothes, shoes, or toys.
See also
References
- ^ Iqbal, A mjad (July 16, 2015). "Demand for new notes for Eidi rises". Dawn.
- ^ "Manners: Eidi etiquettes". Dawn. September 19, 2009.
- ^ Sharda, Shailvee (August 9, 2013). "Eidi: A tradition wrapped in emotions & nostalgia". The Times of India.
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